Assistant Technical Officer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Crosshouse is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Clinical Physiology team. The role focuses on delivering Cardiology support within University Hospital Crosshouse, enabling high quality patient care.

The post is a 30-hour per week permanent position, with Monday to Friday shifts. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians to perform ECG, spirometry and related measurements in a busy, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with 12‑lead ECG; basic ECG knowledge is essential.
• Experience in spirometry and ambulatory ECG monitoring is desirable.
• In-house training provided; knowledge of hospital patient management system is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 12‑lead ECG service for in-patients and out-patients.
• Carry out spirometry, 24-hour ambulatory ECG, BP setup/removal and resting Doppler.
• Work within a caring team; prior ECG knowledge helpful.

Skills

ECG service delivery

Spirometry

Blood pressure setup/remove

Doppler measurements

Driving Licence (desirable)

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer within Clinical Physiology for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within this progressive multidisciplinary department. The role provides Cardiology services within University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours And Shift Pattern

30 hour post Monday - Friday

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What You Will Do

The post holder will provide a 12 Lead ECG service to both in-patients and out patients across all Departments. Spirometry, 24 Hour Ambulatory ECG, Blood pressure patient set up/removal and resting Doppler measurements.

Working within a caring environment, ECG and spirometry experience would be desirable, a basic understanding of an ECG is essential.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

In house training will be provided, however previous experience, patient contact and knowledge of the hospital patient management system would be advantageous.

Full UK Driving Licence: Desirable

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.